Chronicles Of The Black Company

Description

This was one of the first gritty fantasies to hit the shelves. To appreciate this work fully, imagine what it must have been like to encounter the kind of dark fantasy that we're used to reading now. Now imagine that you've only ever read novels where good is perfect and bad is more evil than a Lucifer/Donald Trump wrestling team up.Why it made the listOther than its status as a revolutionary title, it's also impossible to put down. This is a book about survival, about trying to make the right decision in a world where there is no clear division between right and wrong. There are no heroes here, just mercenaries fighting to maintain their place in a world gone dark.The characters in the book are survivalists. No, not the kind that enjoy rattlesnake sushi a la Bear Grylls. The life and death types that are caught in a war where there are no good choices and to survive, they do what they must. The kind of moral ambiguity that this creates is the reason for the pervading darkness of the series. Despite this, Cook makes sure that we see the world through the eyes of the Black Company – where each individual has a reason to be doing what they think is the best. Even if it's one we'd consider bad.Considering the darkness that surrounds the characters, their interactions are the most enjoyable aspect of the series. There's a cast of many different people and each is treated with equal importance and serves a purpose.

About the Author

Cook, Glen

Glen Cook is an American author of science fiction and fantasy novels. He is perhaps best known for his series "The Black Company," which follows a group of mercenaries as they navigate a dark and gritty world full of political intrigue, magic, and violence.Cook's writing style is often praised for its realism and attention to detail, as well as its use of unconventional narrative techniques. He is known for his ability to create complex and morally ambiguous characters, as well as his skill at building immersive and believable worlds.In addition to "The Black Company," Cook has written a number of other novels and series, including the "Dread Empire" series, the "Garrett, P.I." series, and the "Instrumentalities of the Night" series. He has also worked as a freelance writer and editor in the gaming industry, contributing to a number of popular role-playing games such as Dungeons & Dragons.Overall, Cook is a highly respected and influential figure in the world of science fiction and fantasy literature, known for his gritty and realistic approach to the genre.

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Books in Chronicles Of The Black Company Series

(12 books)

The White Rose

Shadow Games

Bleak Seasons

She Is The Darkness

Soldiers Live

A Pitiless Rain

Port Of Shadows

The White Rose

Soldiers Live

Port Of Shadows

A Pitiless Rain

Port Of Shadows

Other Books by Cook, Glen

The Black Company

Garrett, P.i. Series

Bitter Gold Hearts

Cold Copper Tears

Old Tin Sorrows

Dread Brass Shadows

Red Iron Nights

Deadly Quicksilver Lies

Petty Pewter Gods

Faded Steel Heat

Angry Lead Skies

Whispering Nickel Idols

The Tyranny Of The Night

Lord Of The Silent Kingdom

Surrender To The Will Of The Night

Working God's Mischief

Cruel Zinc Melodies

Black Company

The White Rose

Shadow Games

Dreams Of Steel

Bleak Seasons

She Is The Darkness

Water Sleeps

Soldiers Live

A Pitiless Rain

Port Of Shadows

The Silver Spike

Soldiers Live

Port Of Shadows

The Black Company

The White Rose

Soldiers Live

Port Of Shadows

The White Rose

Shadow Games

Bleak Seasons

A Pitiless Rain

Port Of Shadows

She Is The Darkness

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